For decades Leadville has celebrated the 6-month anniversary of St. Patrick's Day with a September parade.
"Because why celebrate St. Patrick's Day once a year, when you could celebrate it twice?" - Luke Finken, parade organizer.
This year, the parade celebrated another immigrant heritage, recognizing Fiestas Patrias, the Independence of Central America from Spain.
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Credit Sarah Dallas